User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- Declaration of Conformity
- Contents
- Important Safety Information
- Software Version
- Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)
- 1 This device may not cause harmful interference.
- 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- 3 Changes or modifications made to this device, not expressly approved by Motorola, could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
- Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)
- Informations importantes sur la sécurité
- Version du logiciel
- Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et Industrie Canada)
- 1 Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d'interférences nuisibles.
- 2 Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les interférences qui peuvent perturber le fonctionnement.
- 3 Les changements ou les modifications apportées à ce dispositif, non expressément approuvées par Motorola, peuvent annuler le droit de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet équipement.
- Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et Industrie Canada)
- Computer Software Copyrights
- Documentation Copyrights
- Disclaimer
- Getting Started
- Preparing Your Radio for Use
- Identifying Radio Controls
- Identifying Status Indicators
- General Radio Operation
- Advanced Features
- Advanced Call Features
- Contacts
- Scan Lists
- Scan
- Call Alert Paging
- Emergency Operation
- Automatic Registration Service (ARS)
- Text Messaging Service (TMS)
- Secure Operations
- Managing Encryption
- Loading a Single Encryption Key
- Loading the Group Encryption Keys
- Using the Multikey Feature
- Selecting an Encryption Key (Conventional Only)
- Enabling Secure Transmission
- Accessing the Secure Feature
- Selecting a Keyset
- Erasing the Selected Encryption Keys
- Requesting an Over-the-Air Rekey
- MDC Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) Page
- Hear Clear
- 1 Companding: Reduces the channel noise, e.g. OTA transmission, that is predominantly present in UHF2 and 900 MHz channel with the following features.
- 2 Random FM Noise Canceller (Flutter Fighter): Reduces the unwanted effects of random FM noise pulses caused by channel fading under high Signal-to-Noise (S/N) conditions such as in a moving in a transportation. The fading effects, heard as audio pop...
- Managing Encryption
- The Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Understanding the GPS Feature
- Enhancing GPS Performance
- The Outdoor Location Feature (Using GPS)
- Accessing the Outdoor Location Feature
- Saving a Waypoint
- Viewing a Saved Waypoint
- Editing the Alias of a Waypoint
- Editing the Coordinates of a Waypoint
- Deleting a Single Saved Waypoint
- Deleting All Saved Waypoints
- Measuring the Distance and Bearing from a Saved Waypoint
- Using the Location Feature While in Emergency Mode
- Trunking System Controls
- Ignition Switch Options
- Utilities
- Viewing Recent Calls List
- Selecting the Power Level
- Selecting a Radio Profile
- Controlling the Display Backlight
- Turning Keypad Tones On or Off
- Turning Voice Mute On or Off
- Using the Time-Out Timer
- Using the Conventional Squelch Operation Features
- Using the PL Defeat Feature
- Using the Digital PTT ID Feature
- Using the Smart PTT Feature (Conventional Only)
- Accessing General Radio Information
- Using Siren, PA and Light
- Using Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights)
- Using the Voice Announcement
- Helpful Tips
- Accessories
- Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range
- Special Channel Assignments
- Emergency Channel
- 1 “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.”
- 2 “THIS IS _____________________, CALL SIGN __________.” State the name of the vessel in distress 3 times, followed by the call sign or other identification of the vessel, stated 3 times.
- 3 Repeat “MAYDAY” and the name of the vessel.
- 4 “WE ARE LOCATED AT _______________________.” State the position of the vessel in distress, using any information that will help responders to locate you, e.g.: • latitude and longitude • bearing (state whether you are using true or magnetic...
- 5 State the nature of the distress.
- 6 Specify what kind of assistance you need.
- 7 State the number of persons on board and the number needing medical attention, if any.
- 8 Mention any other information that would be helpful to responders, such as type of vessel, vessel length and/or tonnage, hull color, etc.
- 9 “OVER.”
- 10 Wait for a response.
- 11 If you do not receive an immediate response, remain by the radio and repeat the transmission at intervals until you receive a response. Be prepared to follow any instructions given to you.
- Non-Commercial Call Channel
- Emergency Channel
- Operating Frequency Requirements
- Special Channel Assignments
- Glossary
- Commercial Warranty and Service
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Quick Reference Card
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
ATTENTION!
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF
energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read
the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions
in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with
your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C99) to
ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
Radio Controls
Radio On/Off
Adjusting Volume
Selecting a Zone
Selecting a Channel
Receiving and Transmitting
Sending an Emergency Alarm
Before using this product, read the operating
instructions for safe usage contained in the Product
Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your
radio.
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Power Button
LED Indicators
Emergency
Button*
Multi-function Knob
(MFK)*
Home Button
Menu Select Buttons*
Accessory Port (Microphone)
*These controls/buttons are programmable.
Dimmer Button
Up & Down
Buttons*
Press the Power button to turn the radio on or off.
If volume is set as the primary mode,
1 Turn the MFK clockwise to increase volume or
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
If volume is not set as the primary mode, press the MFK
once and repeat step 1.
If zone is set as the primary mode,
1 Turn the MFK until the display shows the desired
zone and press the PTT button to begin transmitting
on the displayed zone.
If zone is not set as the primary mode, press the MFK
once and repeat step 1.
OR
2 > or < (on the keypad mic.) to scroll to Zone.
3 Press the Menu Select button directly below Zone.
4 Rotate the MFK or D or U to the desired zone.
5 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel or
the 3 button (on the keypad mic.) to confirm the
selected zone number.
6 Press the PTT button to begin transmitting on the
displayed zone.
If channel is set as the primary mode,
1 Turn the MFK until the display shows the desired
channel and press the PTT button to begin
transmitting on the displayed channel.
If channel is not set as the primary mode, press the MFK
once and repeat step 1.
OR
2 > or < (on the keypad mic.) to scroll to Chan.
3 Press the Menu Select button directly below Chan.
4 Rotate the MFK or press D or U to the desired
channel.
5 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel or
the 3 button (on the keypad mic.) to confirm the
channel.
6 Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayed
channel.
1 Take the microphone off the hook.
2 Select zone/channel.
3 Listen for a transmission.
OR
> or < (on the keypad mic.) to Mon then press the
Menu Select button directly below Mon and listen for
activity.
4 Adjust volume, if necessary.
5 Press the PTT button to transmit; release to receive.
1 Press the Emergency button. A tone sounds and the
display alternates Emergency and the home display.
2 A dispatcher acknowledgment Ack received display
follows.
AND, Trunking Only:
A high-pitched tone indicates that the alarm has been
received by the trunked system’s central controller.
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PMLN6193A
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